Introduction Urban sociology, as a subfield of sociology, explores how human relationships, social institutions, and cultural patterns evolve within urban environments. With rapid technological advancements and the increasing integration of digital systems into urban infrastructure, a new form of urban life has emerged — the smart city. These cities, driven by data, connectivity, and automation, … Read more
Introduction Turkmenistan, a landlocked Central Asian nation, remains one of the most tightly controlled societies on earth. Since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, its political system has exhibited hallmark features of authoritarian rule: highly centralized power, pervasive propaganda, tightly managed civil society, and relentless surveillance. This sociological analysis investigates how authoritarianism in Turkmenistan … Read more
Introduction on Data Privacy and Surveillance In the digital age, data privacy and surveillance have become central concerns in sociological discourse. The rapid expansion of digital technologies, social media platforms, and state surveillance mechanisms has fundamentally altered the ways in which personal information is collected, stored, and utilized. Sociologists examine these developments through various theoretical … Read more